Ruby on Rails for Agile Web Development

Download or read book Ruby on Rails for Agile Web Development written by SAJJAD UMAR and published by Orange Education Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TAGLINE Master the Art of Agile Development with Ruby on Rails KEY FEATURES ● Master Ruby on Rails with practical guidance on Scrum and Kanban. ● Build high-performance, efficient web applications with best practices. ● Advance your web development skills and unlock new career opportunities. ● Test your knowledge with chapter-end quizzes to reinforce learning. DESCRIPTION Discover the power of Ruby on Rails web development framework, through the pages of "Ruby on Rails for Agile Web Development". This book combines the robustness of Rails with the agility of development methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to help you efficiently build high-performing web applications. Starting with an overview of Ruby and Rails architecture, you will quickly grasp the fundamentals of agile development. You will explore methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban while gaining hands-on experience in key areas like CRUD operations, database management, styling, authentication, testing, RESTful APIs, deployment, and more. Each chapter concludes with a short quiz to reinforce your understanding and test your progress, ensuring you effectively grasp the concepts. By the end of the book, you will emerge as a competent Ruby on Rails developer with a deep understanding of agile web development principles. With real-world examples and practical exercises, this book empowers you to tackle real-time challenges and build robust web applications. You will confidently implement features like social media integration, email functionality, payment gateways, and file uploads. This book sets you on a path to success in the rapidly evolving field of web development. Prepare to excel, innovate, and create outstanding web applications using the power of Ruby on Rails. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Master the Ruby language and Rails architecture to develop web applications efficiently and reduce code complexity. ● Gain practical knowledge of Scrum and Kanban to contribute effectively to development teams and projects. ● Learn CRUD operations, database management, styling, authentication, and testing. ● Develop RESTful APIs and web services to enable communication between your Rails applications and other systems. ● Build real-time applications, including social media apps, email functionality, payment gateways, and file uploads, to enhance your practical skills and confidence. ● Apply test-driven development (TDD) practices to ensure your applications are reliable and maintainable. ● Explore advanced Rails topics, including background jobs, caching, internationalization, and security, to further enhance your development skills. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is for aspiring beginners and seasoned professionals, including web developers, software engineers, students, and startup enthusiasts, passionate about creating robust web applications using Ruby on Rails. Prior programming experience and familiarity with web development concepts, such as HTML and CSS, are advantageous but not mandatory. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Agile Development Fundamentals 3. Getting Started with Ruby on Rails 4. CRUD Operations and Database Management 5. Basics of Styling and Front-End Development 6. Authentication and Authorization 7. Testing and Test-Driven Development 8. RESTful APIs and Web Services 9. Deployment and Scaling 10. Building A Real-World Rails Application 11. Advanced Topics in Ruby on Rails 12. Conclusion Index